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LJ52 XWW

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

190,265 mi
Last recorded190,265 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 XWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 190,265 miles

Nearside Front steering track rod end has moderate-excessive play, it is strongly advised that it is replaced.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level is low.

fuel tank straps are corroded.

nearside and offside front seat belts are slow to retract.

nearside front suspension strut has a light misting of oil.

offside rear suspension actuator dust boot is severely deteriorated.

rear exhaust silencer is leaking.

Fail 18 Jan 2019 190,265 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front steering track rod end has moderate-excessive play, it is strongly advised that it is replaced.

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level is low.

fuel tank straps are corroded.

nearside and offside front seat belts are slow to retract.

nearside front suspension strut has a light misting of oil.

offside rear suspension actuator dust boot is severely deteriorated.

rear exhaust silencer is leaking.

Pass 18 Dec 2017 177,016 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 177,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 169,259 miles

Front Both seat belts slow to retract

Fuel tank supports corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has play

Pass 5 Feb 2016 155,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 154,763 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn and pitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn and pitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 140,219 miles

parking brake part of o/s/f caliper sticking slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2014 136,879 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 128,683 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 119,206 miles

inside edge of both rear discs rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2011 110,994 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 101,793 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 91,476 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 84,177 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 84,177 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 73,209 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 73,209 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 61,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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LJ52 XWW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 89,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ52 XWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ52 XWW registered?

LJ52 XWW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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